Masonry
Hand-laid stone and brick that lasts generations.
Masonry Done Right.
Heritage masonry craftsmanship — from front steps to retaining walls, every joint is laid by hand.
Every masonry project from Prestige is led by an experienced crew, installed with premium materials, and finished with the kind of attention to detail that only a family-owned shop delivers. We've been the trusted choice for homeowners across New Jersey since 2015.
Why masonry problems can't wait.
Masonry is one of the longest-lasting trades when it is built correctly, and one of the hardest to fix when it is not. New Jersey freeze-thaw cycles are tough on mortar and stone. Water enters a tight joint, freezes overnight, expands, and slowly pries the work apart. Over time, that movement shows up as settled steps, leaning walls, or brick faces popping off. Solid footings, the right mortar mix, and proper drainage are what let masonry outlast the rest of the property.
Common warning signs
- Front steps that have settled, cracked, or pulled away from the stoop — often a footing issue.
- Retaining walls leaning forward because of missing drainage or weep holes.
- Spalling brick and crumbling mortar joints from repeated freeze-thaw.
- Hollow-sounding stone veneer ready to detach from the wall.
- Walkways that pitch the wrong way and direct water toward the foundation.
How we build it — and what makes it ours.
Real masonry starts below ground. We dig past the frost line so winter cannot heave the work up, compact the subgrade, and pour footings with rebar where the wall carries a load. Brick and stone go up one piece at a time in a bond pattern that fits the house — running bond, Flemish, or ashlar. Mortar is mixed to match the existing work; a mix that is too hard will tear the face off the brick in the next freeze. Retaining walls get weep holes, drainage stone, and filter fabric so water pressure cannot push the wall out. Lintels are properly sized and bedded over every opening. The Prestige touch: every joint hand-struck, stones laid face-by-face, and a final wash so the new work blends into the old.
This is how we actually do masonry.
Real photos from real Prestige jobsites — step by step.
1. Footings below the frost line
We dig past frost depth, compact the subgrade, and pour real footings with rebar. This is the part no one sees, and it is the only part that decides whether the work is still standing in twenty years.
2. Laid by hand, one stone at a time
Brick and stone are set in a real bond pattern, faces chosen on site, joints kept consistent line by line. No prefab panels, no glued-on veneer — just actual masonry the way it is supposed to go up.
3. Hand-struck joints, washed, and sealed
Every joint is tooled by hand for a crisp, consistent profile. The work is washed and sealed with a breathable masonry sealer so water cannot sit in a joint long enough to freeze. That is the finish that lasts.
How We Work
Consultation
Free on-site visit to understand your goals and inspect the project.
Detailed Quote
Clear, line-itemed estimate — no pressure, no surprises.
Expert Install
Our experienced crew completes the work on time and on budget.
Final Walkthrough
We don't leave until every detail is perfect and you're 100% satisfied.
